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There are many local services available to help support you and your baby.

You may find it helpful to be in contact with a number of these during the first years of your child’s life.

Midwife

Your midwife will support you through pregnancy and for the first couple of weeks of your baby’s life. They will keep an eye on you and your baby’s health.

GP

Your doctor will provide crucial ongoing support for the general health of your family and can refer you to specialist health services. You can find your local GP surgery using the search facility on the NHS Direct website in the Useful links menu on the right.

Find out more about local health services.

Health visitor

A health visitor is a specially trained nurse with experience in child health, health promotion and education. Every family with a child under five years is linked with a named local health visitor. You can see your health visitor in your home or at their base.

Health visitors can offer support and advice on:

  • the health of your baby and growing child
  • the impact of a new baby in your family
  • your physical and emotional well-being
  • caring for others.

Further information

To find out more and get a list of health centres near you, download the Greenwich Baby booklet. You can also contact our Children's Information Service using the contact information in the menu to the right.

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